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Father Linnane, it was always the highlight of my opening shift at the FAC when you came in! Over the years, we got to know each other and you always made a point to crack a joke (and make sure my classes were going well). I never thought I’d go to a college where the President would actually know me and that was part of what made Loyola feel like home to me. Thank you for making Loyola such a special place for me and so many others. Wishing you all the best in your retirement!

-Kate D’Agostino Russo, ‘11 & ‘13

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Congratulations on your retirement! And thank you for being such a big part of what made my Loyola experience exceptional - and what has made Loyola an exceptional place for countless students over the years. You've had such a strong, positive impact on my life and faith and I'll always be thankful.

Matt Cairns, '10

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Fr. Linnane, thank you for a memorable four years on campus. I'll never forget my first week at Loyola you suggesting that I should join the event services crew, so I interviewed that same week and worked all four years.

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Thank you for all your contributions to the Loyola community during your long tenure, you made an impact!

Loralea Sanderson
EMBA 2002

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Thank you Father Linnane for all of the hard work that you've done over the years to make the Loyola an exemplary institution of higher learning. I've watched the progress that the Loyola community has made over the years thanks to your leadership. Loyola has doubled-down on serving the local community and enriching the lives of its students, which makes me proud to call myself an alumnus. Cheers to the next chapter of your journey and I wish you nothing but the best.

Jamaal R. Jones, Esq.
Class of 2007

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I do admit to being disappointed when the pastoral counseling program closed.  I was a graduate in 1995.
I have followed your career closely.  I thank you for your dedication and devotion.  I know you will be blessed for all your efforts.
Enjoy this time in transition.  I know God will use you in the care of souls and care of the Jesuit apostolate in the future.  Best, Jim Hayes SJ

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Thank you Father Linnane! I could always feel your heartfelt concern for how I was doing and with what was happening around Loyola during every interaction I have ever had with you. Your passion left an impression on me and I am sure countless others who have been fortunate enough to study, grow, and develop on Loyola’s campus! Your parting will leave quite a hole in the community, but I am thankful for your service and wish you the best of luck in your next chapter down in Georgetown!!

Sincerely,

Gregory B Yelovich, Class of 2010

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Dear Father Linnane. Thank you for the splendid contributions you made to Loyola University. Your influence will last for generations to come. May God bless you and the future work. Best wishes, Edward and Frances Liszewski ‘56

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Thanks for the memories from 2010-2014. From opening the FAC for ya to work out early to seeing you around campus and having dinner at your place. Wish you the best. Still think I’m the first one to get a selfie with you. From, Tyler Bohn (tip a canoe and Tyler too)

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Thank you Father Linnane for continuing to move Loyola forward in the 21st century while retaining the Jesuit spirit that make Loyola such a valuable resource.  Thank you as well for you future work on health ethics, a very hot topic that needs thoughtful leaders such as yourself to bring reason to a difficult topic. 

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Thank you Father Linnane for continuing to move Loyola forward in the 21st century while retaining the Jesuit spirit that make Loyola such a valuable resource.  Thank you as well for you future work on health ethics, a very hot topic that needs thoughtful leaders such as yourself to bring reason to a difficult topic. 

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Mary Jean Herron

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Fr. Brian, thanks for your inspired leadership and devotion to Loyola University Maryland. It has been a pleasure to attend so many wonderful events at which you were present during your tenure as President.  My sincere best wishes for all your future undertakings.

Barry D. Richmond, B.A. 1964
U.S. Administrative Judge (Ret.)

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Father,
Thank you for your support of the transition of the Department to the School of Education. It was a bold move that allowed our faculty and students to be recognized as a vital part of the University’s mission of social justice.

Vic Delclos

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Father Linnane, thank you for all you’ve done for Loyola! I will always remember our work together and especially your time abroad with our students, and how meaningful that was for them and for you. Best wishes as you begin this new chapter!

Jen Lowry

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Thanks for all you do for the University and Students. My daughter was surprised to see you 4 years ago when lifeguarding on the Cape she is proud to be an alumni  and we will miss visiting the school

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Thanks for all you do for the University and Students. My daughter was surprised to see you 4 years ago when lifeguarding on the Cape she is proud to be an alumni  and we will miss visiting the school

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Best of luck Caroline Cox ‘20

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Dear Father Linnane,
Thank you for your strong leadership, shepherding Loyola through positive growth and challenges alike. The Loyola community is fortunate to have benefitted from your vision, care, and generous service; you have so much of which to be proud! I wish you joy, peace, and contentment as you begin your next chapter.
Sincerely,
Beth Foster
Graduate Business Programs
Classes of 1991 & 1998

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Dear Fr. Linnane,

We have recently concluded our 39th conference of Cosmos & Creation (C&C) on the intersections of science and religion. (https://www.loyola.edu/join-us/cosmos-creation).

During your tenure as President, some in the University considered dropping all financial support for our C&C, international conference. At the time this conference had been a staple of Loyola for more than 30 years.

We recognized at that time you provided a gentle wind to keep the conference alive to the point that now it continues, self-sufficient and very active. Many thanks for your kind care and oversight.

We wish you the very best in your continuing career and mission.

Fr. James Salmon,
Professor Richard Blum,
Professor Rob Pond,
Professor Greg Derry,
Co-directors of Cosmos & Creation

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Father Linnane,
Your tenure has largely coincided with my membership on the Sellinger Advisory Board. You have done an outstanding job leading forth all the traditions and heritage and spirit and magis of Loyola. I am proud to have been part of that with you. Thanks for your efforts and the legacy you leave behind. Enjoy the next steps.
Larry Buhl
Class of 1968

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Hello Brian,
I wish to add my gratitude and best wishes as you finish your tenure at Loyola University of Maryland.  Thank you for your good ministry these past 16 years.  My nephew and niece-in-law were undergrads during your tenure and they loved their years at Loyola.
My prayers for you as you move on in your Jesuit journey.  I hope you will have time to rest and relax.
Harry Geib, SJ

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Fr. Linnane, I think your greatest gift to Loyola has been a real balance of cura personalis and cura apostolica. It was clear from day one that you had a vision for Loyola. That vision has led to tremendous growth, and put the institution on the national stage. And, I've always been impressed at how you balanced that big picture thinking with individual care. Every time I've been back to Loyola since my graduation, I have been grateful to run into you, whether it be at an alumni event or at the 11am mass. You always had a kind word and seemed genuinely interested in what my friends and I had been up to. It is that balance I will remember.

I wish you well and look forward to the next time I run into you!

Maura Toomb Estevez, '08

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I was amazed when the President of the college was inviting seniors over to his house for dinner in small groups! You really took the time out to get to know all of us on an individual basis and helped us all to feel that you truly cared about us. I will never forget that. And the wine and food were spectacular as well! Congrats on your retirement!

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My Freshman year at Loyola was Fr. Linnane’s first year as president. I remember the first time hearing him speak and thinking, wow the president is from Ireland??? Nope, just New England!

Your guidance of the university has been stellar. I’m proud that I was there to see the flight take off. Now that it has landed I believe the entire Loyola community can say you have been an amazing pilot and steward of this institution. Best of luck in the next phase of life!

Galen Williams ‘09

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Thank you for all that you have done for the Loyola community and beyond! Wishing you all the best in what comes next and make sure to squeeze the sponge dry!

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Dear Father Linnane,
Thank you for your amazing leadership. I wish you all the best as you continue on your journey!
Donna Pitts

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Thank you, Fr. Linnane for all you have done for Loyola.   I hope you can enjoy your retirement and get some rest and relaxation!    I enjoyed my years at Loyola and working on committees with you.  As an employee and an alumna, I always felt welcomed and appreciated.   I will remember our years together fondly and wish you all the best in your next journey.
Margaret Daley
Class of ‘81

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Father Linanne,
Loyola is lucky to have your leadership over the years.  I also want to thank you for your leadership and friendship while I served as Dean of the Sellinger School.  It was a wonderful experience.
Lee Dahringer

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Dear Father Linnane,
I have not been at Loyola for very long, but, from the moment I started here, the reverence and affection that everyone here at Loyola has for you was immediately evident. Your leadership and steadfast support for all members of our community here at Loyola has been deeply appreciated, and you will be truly missed.  Best wishes for all that’s to come!
Brian J. Gallagher
Office of Graduate Admission

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Thank you for making my two years at Loyola memorable. Wishing you all the best in your future, be sure to squeeze the sponge dry!

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Dear Father Linnane,

You may or may not realize this, but I’ve been part of your Loyola tenure from the very beginning, as a member of the first class you saw graduate from Loyola. In fact, the photo below shows my mom (a very proud two-time Loyola parent), who stopped you to pose with me following the Baccalaureate Mass outside of Reitz in May 2006.

It’s been my pleasure to return to work at the University. Thank you for your leadership over these last 16 years. You have made a meaningful impact on my own education and college experience, the University, and this community.

Wishing you all the best in your retirement and your next chapter,
Brigid Darragh Hamilton

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Father,

Thank you for your work for Loyola and your strong
support of the Sellinger School. I appreciate your support of the School – and of me – through MHEC and AACSB challenges. I am especially grateful for your prayers and support when Gary had the motorcycle accident almost 3 years ago.

I wish you all the best.

Kathy Getz

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Dear Father Linnane-
Thank you for your smiles and kind greetings whenever any of us passed by you on campus or during one of your walks-about-town.  I wish you much success and joy in your next post.

Best, Nina Guise-Gerrity, Philosophy

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Thank you for your guidance and stewardship here at Loyola over the years. When you arrived, I was moved by your Year of the City initiative spearheaded by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina right. And since then, I've appreciated the many ways you've helped to keep our cura personalis front and center. Best of luck to you during your time next year at Georgetown--it sounds like an amazing, invigorating opportunity!

Stephanie Flores-Koulish

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Dear Father Linnane,
I'm so very grateful to have had the chance to work with you here at Loyola. A few times you've said that I must know all of your stories by now, but I know there are many I haven't heard--and I hope one day I will. Thank you for being such a caring, pastoral leader for our community and for all that you've taught me. I am so happy and excited for this next step for you. I'll miss our conversations, but I hope we can stay in touch. 😎😎😎
Rita Buettner

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Thank you Fr. Linnane for your 16 years of service at Loyola! I've been able to see an incredible transition from a smaller college to a national leading university over my last 8 years here. When I first arrived as a student in the fall of 2013, I was nervous to take the leap and leave New England for Maryland. Your advice to squeeze the sponge my first day on campus has led into a lifelong motto for me -- to truly get the most and best out of whatever life has to offer. Now, as a graduate student & administrator, I am happy to see that you have squeezed all that Loyola could offer, and that you are off to greener pastures. Thanks so much for all the laughs, the advice, and the kind words you have offered me and so many. God bless you on your new journey!

Joey Dwyer, '17, '21

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You and I came to Loyola at the same time, and in the 16 years since, you have led us to embrace new opportunities—from the designation of university status to the creation the School of Education and the development and implementation of the  Messina program.  You have also taken on the challenges facing higher education with foresight and purpose.  You leadership allowed Loyola to weather both a historical recession and a pandemic with hope and optimism, and we are grateful for your steady hand in navigating these waters.  Of course, I’m sure the thing you’ll miss most, though, is the fantastic bling!  Warmest wishes as you move on to new and rewarding experiences.

Rob Bailey, Engineering

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Thank you for your support in making a Loyola education happen for Yonathan, Mario (both now graduated!) and Lady (almost there!). They regularly thank those of us who have directly supported them, but their ability to attend Loyola and to flourish here is due to your commitment to them and their education.

Cindy Moore

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You have inspired me in so many ways. Georgetown does not know how lucky they are that you will be joining them. I wish you all the best and hope we will see you around campus from time to time. I surely will miss your leadership, wisdom, and wit.

“May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.”

With gratitude,

Kathleen Parnell

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Fr. Linnane: Congratulations and thank you!

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I have to admit, I was never sure Fr. Linnane or Fr. Linanne and always had to check 😊. I want to thank you for having the faith in me to allow me to work remotely pre-pandemic. I was able to come home to Florida and spend 4 precious years close to my mother before she went on to a better place, without having to worry about finding new work. Unfortunately, you will probably always be associated with the pandemic, but you and your team led us through some pretty dark times. I appreciated the kindness of the extra days off you gave us when you could. Expectations were always high, but your praise was comprehensive.  Good luck to you, Pat Dalrymple

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In the speeches this afternoon at the celebration, someone mentioned that you always knew their name. I've always appreciated that you always recognized me and knew my name from my very first days at Loyola. Thank you for how much you have given to the Loyola community, especially during these last couple challenging years. Your support for the liberal arts and the Humanities will leave a strong legacy.
Go in grace,
Rebekah Eklund, Theology

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During the strategic planning process in 2007-08, you were the driving force behind “living-learning communities for first year students.” Now, thirteen years later, Messina is a thriving program! Over the past ten years, it has been such a pleasure to work with and assist you as you chaired several reaccreditation teams. All the best as you return to scholarly pursuits.
Anne Young

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Fr. Linnane, thank you for supporting the Humanities. Wishing you all the best in your next steps.
Sincerely,
Terre Ryan
Writing Department

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Thank You For:                              Your Leadership                           Your Vision                                         Your willingness to make the hard decisions and fortitude to discuss them openly.                                             Assembling a Team of forward thinkers and, together, successfully guiding us through the unprecedented series of storms!                  May all your future decisions be easy ones!                                  -Barry Dalrymple

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Thank You For:                              Your Leadership                           Your Vision                                         Your willingness to make the hard decisions and fortitude to discuss them openly.                                             Assembling a Team of forward thinkers and, together, successfully guiding us through the unprecedented series of storms!                  May all your future decisions be easy ones!                                  -Barry Dalrymple

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Dear Father Linnane - thank you for your support to National Fellowships and Pre-Health Students. Below is a picture of you with some of our 2019 Fulbright recipients. I have great memories of celebrating the students' achievements with you as well as receiving your excellent email communications to our entire community, especially over the past year. Thank you also for cheering on my Oliver, '21, and Lukas (Villanova '22).  All the best with your fellowship at Georgetown. It sounds wonderful and I am certain you have a lot to offer for that community of scholars and students as well! Yours sincerely, Maiju Lehmijoki Wetzel

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Dear Father Linnane - thank you for your support to National Fellowships and Pre-Health Students. Below is a picture of you with some of our 2019 Fulbright recipients. I have great memories of celebrating the students' achievements with you as well as receiving your excellent email communications to our entire community, especially over the past year. Thank you also for cheering on my Oliver, '21, and Lukas (Villanova '22).  All the best with your fellowship at Georgetown. It sounds wonderful and I am certain you have a lot to offer for that community of scholars and students as well! Yours sincerely, Maiju Lehmijoki Wetzel

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Father Linnane,

Thank you for your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Your leadership has enabled us to lean into our mission and live our values of inclusion, belongingness, and excellence more fully.

Wishing you all the best.

Cheryl Moore-Thomas

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Father Linnane,
Thank you for all you have done to advance the mission of Loyola. I will reflect most fondly on our conversations over the years at the FAC.
All the best.
Jeff Lating

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Thank you for being so gracious and approachable. Thank you for watching basketball games and cheering the lady hounds with me. Thank you for supporting the LCC and all the work we do here. Thank you for volunteering for a hearing screening at the York Road Farmers Market without telling the students who you were! Thank you for participating in student videos for the Communication Department.

Thank you for seeing us through the difficult times as well. You were so supportive when our dear SLHS student passed away. You said mass, you stayed for the butterfly release and honored her with your sermon.

Graduation will not be the same with out the "Bling" joke.  Stay well!!

Sincerely,
Kathleen Ward
Speech Language Hearing Sciences

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Congratulations Father Linnane! It has been an honor and a privilege to work with you...thank you for everything that you have done to make Loyola a more inclusive place for all.

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Congratulations Father Linnane! It has been an honor and a privilege to work with you...thank you for everything that you have done to make Loyola a more inclusive place for all.

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--Karsonya Wise Whitehead

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Fr. Linnane,
You gave me a chance not just once, but twice. I am so grateful for my time at Loyola and for all the personal and professional growth it has brought. I am grateful to have been introduced to the idea of cura personalis and for the friends at Loyola who make my life richer. I appreciate your support of our work for the University and your care of our community in some of the hardest times, all while transforming our University.

Many thanks and best wishes,
Tracey Frey

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Dear Father Linnane,
For nearly all of my 20 year career at Loyola, you have served as President and guided our university through many challenges. You have  showed leadership and courage in so many ways to embrace our mission more fully through anchoring our institution within our Baltimore community in times when others distanced themselves and in many other social justice areas as well.

I am personally grateful for your support of me throughout my career, including opportunities to deepen my understanding of the Jesuit, Catholic tradition both on campus and around the globe, as well as supporting me in participating in the HERS Institute. I wish you all the best on this next chapter. As I teach my students in lifespan development, transitions can be tricky, but if one uses the resilient skills you've acquired to date, you can persevere and exciting adventures away in the next chapter.

Sincerely,
Carolyn Barry

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We haven't interacted much except in passing as I just made tenure 2 years ago. But I wanted to tell you how much I have appreciated your leadership especially in carrying us through the difficulties that have encompassed the past few years. Your messages during the presidential election and the pandemic and regarding social issues and deeply disturbing events have been timely, inspiring and struck exactly the right tone to sustain me through these difficult times.  I'm sure you faced a gauntlet of criticism as our leader at all those times as any leader would.  But I wanted you to know, your actions, your words, profoundly moved me and lifted me up.  You often gave voice to my exact thoughts and feelings and I shared your writings over social media. I felt God's presence and His Love through your timely and beautifully written emails. And for that, I will be forever thankful that we had your leadership at Loyola during all of the extremely trying times we've faced as a university over the past 5 or 6 years. Go with God. - All the best, Marie Yeh

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Thank you for all of your kindnesses. Thank you for your work on behalf of every student at Loyola- creating a strong, just, and welcoming community.
Thank you for smiling every time I saw you by Boulder and said: "Hi Boss!!" You will be missed and your work will continue to serve us for many years to come.
Mary Beth Akre

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Father,

Thank you for all that you've done for Loyola over the past 16 years. I'm especially grateful for your faith in me as a new member of the team when I arrived 2 years ago. Thanks for everything you've done over the years to support our enrollment efforts!

Wishing you all the best.

Eric Nichols

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Father Linnane,
It has been a pleasure to work under your leadership.  I enjoyed listening to you speak in meeting and celebrations.  You guided us through some challenging times, imparting reality but also hope.  I wish you all the best in the future.
- Helen Aberle

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Thank you, Fr, for having such a lasting legacy at Loyola! This includes everything from Messina to the University designation change to a really great early morning, world recording breaking crab walk!

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Thank you, Fr, for having such a lasting legacy at Loyola! This includes everything from Messina to the University designation change to a really great early morning, world recording breaking crab walk!

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Amanda Thomas

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Father Linnane,

It has truly been an honor and a privilege to work for and with you the last five years. Thank you for your kindness, your leadership, and the tireless effort you gave on behalf of our students each and every day. But thank you most of all for never being cross with me when I had to interrupt your conversation or your meal to  tell you it was time to go to the podium and deliver your remarks!

Wishing you all the best!
Shannon Pote

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Father Linnane,

Thank you for your incredible advocacy for Greyhounds athletics over your tenure at Loyola. you have helped us move Loyola teams forward in so many ways, and we are forever grateful. Please enjoy this montage of some of the highlights of athletics during your time with us!

- Greyhounds coaches, staff, administrators and, most importantly, student-athletes

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Loyola Athletics Recognition Of Father Linnane

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Thank you for your sense of humor while leading Loyola towards ever greater excellence

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Thank you for your commitment to new ideas, innovation and creativity...which sometimes meant, bringing things back!

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You called me Subtractison and at first I did not get it. But then I found it funny and wanted to say thank you for being a good president, thank you for holding my drink, and thank you for always taking time to make me feel welcome! -Addison Kelly

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Dear Father,

Wishing you all of the best in your next endeavor. Thank you for your leadership and guidance over the years.

Molly Robey
Marketing & Communications

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Dear Father Linnane,

Thank you for your leadership and stewardship over the years, especially during this unprecedented year.  I hope that this next chapter of your life is personally and professionally fulfilling and rewarding.  No doubt you will continue to squeeze the sponge!  Heartfelt congratulations on all of your success!

With appreciation, Astrid

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Dear Father,

I always connected with your phrase encouraging our students to "squeeze the sponge" of their Loyola experience. So many have followed your advice over the years and our world is all the better for it. I remember taking this photo of you and Liam, one of those students, at the senior picnic a few years ago and beaming with pride! In addition to all you've done to guide and strengthen our university,  your legacy includes the thousands of alumni who have graduated during your presidency and have been shaped by your leadership. Take tremendous pride in that! Wishing you the best in your next steps and hopeful our paths cross again soon.

Jim Dickinson '01

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Father,

I was honored when my first official assignment as a new Loyola employee was to ensure your family was taken care of during your Inauguration weekend.  Boy was I nervous!  I guess I didn't mess up, right?  Over the years, you have been a mentor, friend, and confidant.  I am truly grateful for your friendship, all you've done for my alma mater, and my family.  From donor visits, Vino Volo, drives all over Florida, the importance of a good shoeshine, Acela points, Hibernian, events at Armiger, "Loyola will take the devil's money to do the Lord's work", and the parade of advancement folks over the years...we have laughed, Father...my goodness have we laughed!  But my fondest memory was when you honored my family and celebrated Christian's baptism.  Christian loves his "fadder m'lane".  You will always be a part of our family and we are grateful for everything!  Best wishes...you deserve it!

Brian, '99 and Schoen Oakes

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Father Linnane -

Wishing you all the best!  If only I had a photo of the day we met on alumni reunion weekend 15+ years ago...at the moonbounce!  Do you remember that?  Those little "bouncers" are now Julia, LUM '24, and Ryan, Calvert Hall '22, (LUM '26 perhaps?)  I bet not many can say they first met you at a moonbounce!

I also have such fond memories of my return to Loyola as an employee in 2017 & being part of a Boston Admissions trip with you and ironically, Amanda Thomas, that same spring!  I smile widely while looking back on that!  I'll also always cherish our Loyola group who celebrated together in Louisville, KY as Susan Donovan became Bellarmine's President.  Your remarks at her inauguration so beautifully reflected your supportive spirit and your deep love of education.

May you have many happy days ahead with family, friends, and the Hoya community!  Thank you for everything you have done to make Loyola all it is today.  I applaud your dedication & superior outcomes from my perspective as a graduate, employee, and current parent!
You are a exemplary example of living out the Jesuit mission.
#AMDG

Keep in touch,
Eileen Simonson Hiebler '95
& Parent '24

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Fr. Linnane stands with his formal portrait in the Linnane Alumni House.

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Father,

From my first days as a gift officer you were kind and ready to share a dry laugh. I truly enjoyed the train trips, car rides, lunches, and visits. I fondly remember a time Terry, you, and I were in NY on our way to solicit a new trustee. Our driver was lost and pulled into a mall parking lot. Without skipping a beat you said something like, "Oh, are were here so that Julie can buy more green clothes?" Your comment broke the nervous tension in the car and told me that you noticed that I always sported Loyola green. It made me feel less nervous about possibly showing up late with the President to the soon-to-be trustee's home.

While we haven't worked as closely since I transitioned roles I always enjoy seeing you on campus and will miss it.

I love that you always always remember the Class of '03! By now I've worked at Loyola for much longer than I was a student. You served as President the entire time. It will be different without you.

Wishing you joy in the next part of your journey.

Fondly,
Julie Ryder

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Fr. Linnane and his nephews cut the cake at his Inauguration in 2005.